Ocean Export Transportation Specialist

Job Summary:The Operations Agent - Ocean Export is responsible for the handling of all ocean export files, including following the compliance guidelines that are in place, preparing quotes, and customer service. Ocean Export Agents are liaisons with the customer, agent, steamship line, and US Customs to provide timely coordination of shipments and prompt delivery.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:• Enthusiastic, positive, and internally driven with a sense of urgency and "whatever-it-takes" attitude.• Commitment to excellent customer service, in support of both external and internal customers, utilizing effective communication and follow-up skills.• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment at all levels of the organization, or work independently with little or no supervision, to achieve results.• Effective interpersonal skills that result in loyal, long-term customer relationships.• Practical problem solving and decision-making skills.• Ability to work under time constraints using time management and organization skills, adjusting priorities based on workload or direction from customer or management.• Prepare quotes for customers and agents; negotiate rates with carriers; coordinate shipping arrangements.• Pre-alert agent and shipper; organize and prepare documentation for customers; follow up with steamship lines; maintain daily reports for pending shipments as required.• Ensure all required documents are received; send final documents as needed.• File AES and other required documentation to process export shipments.• Arrange pick-ups, deliveries and container loading as required.• Maintain customer service updates, including tracking cargo from origin to final destination.• Manage foreign-to-foreign and cross-trade shipments.• Set up billing and payables.• Support and maintain the Quality System (ISO) by working closely with management, sales and/or operations to ensure goals and objectives are met with regard to the function(s) of this position.• Ensure adherence to procedures for any issues of non-conformance that could or do directly affect the success of the Quality System.• Other duties as assigned.Work Experience and Job Qualifications:• Knowledge of freight forwarding with focus on ocean export operations.• Good working knowledge Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook; freight forwarding software.• 1-2 years' experience in international logistics operations.• 2 -3 years customer service experience• Minimum high school diploma or GED.• Fluent in English and Spanish.• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US.

Created: 2025-01-15